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- Page 1 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model/Modèle : GMRS-1525 Owner’s Manual Manuel d'utilisation MODE MODE SCAN SCAN Customer Service/ Service à la clientèle 1-800-290-6650...
- Page 2 CELL BATTERIES. WHEN RECHARGING USE ONLY THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES SUPPLIED WITH YOUR TRANSCEIVER. USE OF OTHER BATTERIES WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR GMRS-1525 RADIO TRANSCEIVER. OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY. AVOID PLACING THE GMRS-1525 RADIO TRANSCEIVER FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR TEMPERATURES BELOW -4°...
- Page 3 Model GMRS-1525 (FCC License Required) 1. Battery Door 2. Monitor/Lamp Button 3. Detachable Belt Clip 4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button 5. Antenna (Not Removable) 6. External Speaker/Microphone Jack 7. Built-in Speaker 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 9. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Channel Button...
- Page 4 Model GMRS-1525 DISPLAY 1. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears in autolock selection mode when the key lock is activated. This function disables keys such as channel up/down keys. 2. Beep Tone Indicator: This icon blinks in the selection mode and is constant when selected.
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Page 5: Powering The Transceiver
Form and Schedule F. You can find the forms online at http://www.fcc.gov/ formpage.html, or call 1-800-418-3676. Powering the transceiver: Your GMRS-1525 radio transceiver operates on four AAA batteries . You may operate your GMRS-1525 using the rechargeable batteries included or you may use alkaline batteries. Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than the rechargeable batteries, but must never be recharged in the radio transceiver. - Page 6 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS-1525: 1. Do not mix old and new batteries. 2. The use of alkaline-type batteries is recommended to provide the longest operating time.
- Page 7 Charging the GMRS-1525: Insert the charging transformer into a household electrical outlet and connect the power jack to the socket located on the side of the GMRS-1525. The red LED on the front of the charging transformer serves as a charge indicator.
- Page 8 Controls: Power On-Off/Volume (15): Turn the On-Off/Volume knob clockwise. You will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on. To turn the unit off, turn the On-Off/Volume knob counter- clockwise. To Adjust Volume: Hold the Monitor Button down to listen to audio level while rotating the On-Off/Volume knob.
- Page 9 located above the LCD Panel (8) will light while the PTT Button is pressed. Releasing the button allows the unit to revert to standby mode. When receiving an incoming signal, a green monitor LED indicator will light and the received signal strength indicator will display the relative strenth of the signal.
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Page 10: Operation
In order to communicate with other GMRS units, both transmitting and receiving party must be on the same frequency. The GMRS-1525 has 15 channels (frequencies) (1-15) indicated by the large digits on the LCD display panel. frequency as FRS channels 1 through 7. Communication with Audiovox... - Page 11 FRS and compatible units is possible on these seven channels. Before trans- mitting on the selected channel, press the Monitor Button (2) to check the activity on that channel. If there is activity on the selected channel, change to another channel that is clear. To change the basic channel, - In the standby mode, press the Up Button (10) briefly to move to the next higher main channel number.
- Page 12 transmission. This will only allow you to ignore all traffic on a given channel not using the same subcode. CTCSS Mode Display This feature allows you to display the CTCSS tone in either a channel num- ber or frequency. To change the display of the CTCSS tone to either a channel number or frequency, -Turn on the transceiver ON while pressing the Mode Button.
- Page 13 - To turn off the VOX feature, Rotate the volume control counterclockwise to turn power OFF and then turn power ON again. The VOX sensitivity level setting is dependent on the ambient background noise and will need to be adjusted accordingly. Auto Channel Scan List Selection Mode This feature allows you to add or remove channels from the scan list.
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Page 14: Squelch Level
NOTE: If S[ Err appears on the display when activating the scan mode this indicates that there are no channels on the scan list. Always verify that at least two channels are on the scan list before activating the scan function. Key Tone This feature allows the transceiver to sound a tone whenever the following keys are pressed: Monitor Button, Up Down Buttons, Mode Button, Scan... - Page 15 extreme range, the squelch should be set low to allow reception of weak sig- nals. The squelch setting high (HI) or low (Lo) is applied to all channels. To access the Squelch Level Scan menu, - Press the Mode Button until the (S HI) or (S Lo) icon flashes on the LCD panel.
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Page 16: Call Ringer Selection Mode
- Press and hold the Scan Button for over 2 seconds to Lock or Unlock the Auto Key Function. The PTT, EMG, Monitor Buttons and the On-Off/Volume switch are not ef- fected. Call Ringer Selection Mode The transceiver provides 5 user selectable call ringer melodies to alert you of an incoming call. -
Page 17: Additional Functions
3. Verify correct battery installation. 4. Change location to check if reception or transmission improve. Battery Packs There are two methods of powering the GMRS-1525: 1. Alkaline Batteries - (4 x AAA size) 2. Rechargeable Batteries - Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack and wall charger (included). - Page 18 Troubleshooting (Cont.) Problem Possible cause Weak or no Weak batteries signal received Channel and privacy code not set the same as target transceiver Volume level too low PTT Button inadvertently depressed Excessive radio interference on a particular channel Obstruction of radio signal Unit beeps, but Batteries extremely will not function...
- Page 19 Frequency Range 462.5500 - 462.7250 MHz Channels Privacy Codes 38 for each main channel Dimensions (W x H x D) 2.26 in x 6.94 in x 1.15 in 57.5 mm x 176.4 mm x 9.4mm Power Source Alkaline Batteries, AAA (4), 6 VDC Ni-MH rechargeable, AAA (4), 4.8 VDC Operating Time 14 hours...
- Page 20 NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 . The GMRS-1525 15 channels are shared on a ‘take turns’ basis. This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels. A common code of ethics/courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you first selected.
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Page 21: Main Channel Frequencies
• Turn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so. • Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle’s air-bag. If the air-bag deploys, it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury. This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the United States of America. -
Page 22: Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (In Hz)
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 *00 = No Tone CTCSS Freq. Hz 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4... -
Page 23: 90-Day Limited Warranty
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Family Radio and General Mobile Service Products. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days... - Page 24 © 2000 Audiovox Corporation, Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788 128-5750...